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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2021109248 · 10/26/2021 · Halstruc Inc

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker
Source
Saws-powered, except chainsaws

Employer

Name
Halstruc Inc
Location
5321 Barton Creek Blvd, AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78735
NAICS
238110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cutting plywood pieces with a circular saw. The blade jammed. When the employee freed it up, it moved forward and cut the employee's left index, middle, ring, and little fingers. The middle finger was amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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